


Dao, author of Forest of a Thousand Lanterns "A primal scream of a book, Iron Widow delivers on all that fury and more, combining meticulous pacing and brilliant world building to make a truly epic read." - E.K.

Zetian's fight to shatter patriarchal definitions of power makes for a truly thrilling read." - Julie C. Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Amazon Editors’ Pick for Best Young Adult An Amazon Editor’s Pick for Best Science Fiction and Fantasy A Polygon Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Book of 2021 An Indigo #1 Teen Book of the Year An Indigo Best Teen Book (2021) An Indigo Best Teen Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book (2021) A Barnes & Noble's Best YA Fantasy & Adventure of 2021 A New York Public Library Best Book for Teens (2021) A Canadian Children's Book Centre Favourite Book of the Year (2021) A Boston Globe Best Book of 2021 A Cultured Vultures ’ “21 Best Books Of 2021” A 2021 Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee, Best Young Adult & Science Fiction Nominated for the Science Fiction Writers of America's Andre Norton Nebula Award for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction "The action-packed plot, involving battles both physical and mental, is original and incorporates queer themes and Zetian’s unwavering, cathartic feminism." - Kirkus Reviews " duology opener will appeal to those seeking high-energy, feminist, queer narratives." - Publishers Weekly " incredible novel, fun and exciting, sometimes horrible to read, but in all the ways that make you fall in love with a character." - Tor Online " Iron Widow is an exciting, action-packed sci-fi story and a scathing indictment of patriarchal culture." - Shelf Awareness "This novel will shock readers with its mind-blowing denouement." - CM: Canadian Review of Materials "Iron Widow is a groundbreaking YA novel." - The Oxford Student "Zhao has done an impeccable job at developing a totally shippable polyamorous relationship." - The Strand "Like its ferocious heroine, Iron Widow is brutal, bloodthirsty, and full of rage.
